News
24 Jun 2025
Smoking and Gender Affirming Treatments: What You Need to Know
We all know smoking isn’t good for our health, but did you know it can also affect gender affirming treatments and surgeries?Whether you’re thinking about starting hormones, planning for surgery, or already on your journey, it’s important to understand how smoking might impact your body along the way.
04 Jun 2025
PLC Newsletter - Winter 2025
The winter edition of the newsletter for Thorne Harbour Health's Positive Living Centre (PLC) is out now.
30 May 2025
Find Help for Domestic Violence in Adelaide
Explore our guide to some of the key services offering domestic violence counselling and support in Adelaide.Family and domestic violence is an issue across Australia, impacting people of all genders, sexualities, and backgrounds. LGBTIQA+ communities in Adelaide are no exception. Some research shows that LGBTIQA+ people may experience domestic and family violence at higher rates than the general population.If you're seeking support for family and domestic violence in Adelaide, it's important to know what services are available and which ones are safe and inclusive for you.
23 May 2025
Reconciliation Week 2025
National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements — and to explore how we can each contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.The 2025 theme, "Bridging Now to Next," is a reminder that, no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must continue. Whether you're attending a community event, engaging with First Nations voices, or learning something new, there are plenty of ways to get involved this year.Below is a curated list of events, activities, and resources across Melbourne and online that we encourage our communities to explore:
27 Feb 2025
PLC Newsletter - Autumn 2025
The autumn edition of the newsletter for Thorne Harbour Health's Positive Living Centre (PLC) is out now.
18 Feb 2025
Pride & Culture
We've received funding through the City of Yarra Community Grants program to host a series of events celebrating and empowering LGBTIQ+ multicultural and faith communities!
04 Feb 2025
Towards 2030: New Year Update
We’re already a year into our strategic plan for 2024-2029! Titled Towards 2030, this document details five years of planning, helping us measure our progress towards a world where our communities live safely with dignity and wellbeing.
28 Jan 2025
Regional Pride with Thorne Harbour
Connect with Thorne Harbour at one of our ChillOut and Bendigo Pride events!
23 Jan 2025
Meta's Idea of Community Doesn't Include Us
Meta’s decision to change its hate speech rules shows it’s more interested in profit than protecting LGBTIQA+ people. By weakening its ‘Community Standards’ (rules against harmful speech) and fact-checking, the platform is opening the door for more abuse against our communities.
21 Jan 2025
Rehab in Adelaide: What's Right For You?
For many people, alcohol and other drugs (AOD) are part of everyday life. But sometimes, finding the right balance can feel really hard, and you might feel like your use is controlling you, instead of the other way around. If you find yourself struggling, where can you go in Adelaide to find help?
17 Jan 2025
Could it be Mpox?
Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a viral infection with symptoms that can include fever, headache, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. These symptoms can progress to a rash or painful lesions.